The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 250 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 500 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 125 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 125 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 250 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional
haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. Deferasirox is also
indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who
are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,Deferasirox is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with
non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, flat, uncoated tablets, with debossing D on one side and 500 on other side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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